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Astrophysicist Adam Frank investigates the implications of alien civilizations for our own survival, tracing the question of extraterrestrial life from ancient thinkers to modern scientists. He argues that recognizing our place among billions of planets—and the climate challenges that have likely faced advanced societies—can illuminate the urgent need to address Earth’s climate crisis. Drawing on pioneering work in astrobiology, planetary exploration, and the Gaia hypothesis, Frank offers a clear, compelling narrative connecting the vastness of the universe to the immediate stakes of human ecology.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Science/Astronomy
Authors: Adam Frank
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